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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.61, 70,307.87 and 11,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.61, 70,307.87 and 11,811.27 is: 17,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.61 : 70,307.87 = 11,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.61/70,307.87 = 11,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.61x = 70,307.87 × 11,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.61x = 830,425,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,425,144.47/46,871.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,717.02

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